Paralegal

SOITEC-en; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Soitec is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support its Legal department. You will assist with document preparation, contract management, corporate secretarial matters, and administrative support.

Based in Singapore, the role requires 2–3 years in similar roles, experience with contract management tools such as DocuSign, and proficiency in English and Mandarin. You will collaborate with regional entities across Asia to maintain accurate records and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in Law/Legal Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in similar roles (paralegal, legal executive, contract manager) within an in-house corporate legal department/ function (preferred).
• Experience with contract management tools, DocuSign, Microsoft Office, and basic AI tools.
• Good command of English and proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) to effectively manage communication and collaboration with other regional entities in Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan).
• Good general computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in contract management, including tracking and filing agreements on the contract management platform, coordinate signing workflows across contracting parties, and maintaining up-to-date standard contract templates.
• Assist with drafting, formatting, processing of a broad range of documents, including preparing basic legal documents and/or performing initial reviews of contractual documents.
• Coordinate corporate secretarial matters for regional entities including preliminary drafting work, document execution, notarization, and legalization processes. Maintain an accurate database of corporate records and filings for all regional entities.
• Organize legal repositories, process invoices for legal matters, assist with filings and compliance workstreams.

Skills

Contract management

Legal document drafting

Microsoft Office

AI tools

English communication

Mandarin Chinese

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law/Legal studies degree

Tools

DocuSign

Microsoft Word

Contract management software

Job description

Introduce Soitec and context of the position

How does something you do not see improve your daily life? This is what our products do and they are in your smartphones, cars, and connected objects. They make them more efficient and less energy intensive. We are passionate about innovation in technology and proud of the value we create for our customers. At Soitec, we are also in a state of transformation: cultural, managerial and digital. We want to make our company an organization where freedom of action and accountability guide our actions. Do you want to change things or test a new idea? If so, what are you waiting for? It is time to come to Soitec!

What does the job consist?

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Paralegal to support our Legal department. You will assist with document preparation, contract management, corporate secretarial matters, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in contract management, including tracking and filing agreements on the contract management platform, coordinate signing workflows across contracting parties, and maintaining up-to-date standard contract templates.
• Assist with drafting, formatting, processing of a broad range of documents, including preparing basic legal documents and/or performing initial reviews of contractual documents.
• Coordinate corporate secretarial matters for regional entities including preliminary drafting work, document execution, notarization, and legalization processes. Maintain an accurate database of corporate records and filings for all regional entities.
• Organize legal repositories, process invoices for legal matters, assist with filings and compliance workstreams.

Requirements & qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree/ Diploma in Law/Legal Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in similar roles (paralegal, legal executive, contract manager) within an in-house corporate legal department/ function (preferred).
• Experience with contract management tools, DocuSign, Microsoft Office, and basic AI tools.
• Good command of English and proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) to effectively manage communication and collaboration with other regional entities in Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan).
• Good general computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work cross-functionally.